Brayden vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Brayden Rank #190

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Brayden or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Samuel mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brayden and Samuel boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.